Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.
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American's Sunday Roast Revelation Stuns Brits
An American food enthusiast's viral journey discovering Britain's iconic Sunday roast reveals surprising verdicts on Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, and gravy traditions that left them questioning American cuisine supremacy.
Tawny Frogmouths: Australia's camouflage masters revealed
Discover the fascinating world of tawny frogmouths - the enigmatic Australian birds that aren't owls, but masters of camouflage with surprising family dynamics and unique behaviours.
Silent Skies: Birds' Ominous Behaviour Worries Scientists
British researchers document disturbing changes in bird behaviour as species fall silent and abandon normal activities in what experts call an 'ecological alarm bell' ringing across our landscapes.
Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open
The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative
Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit
Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
Why Birds Make Life Worth Living: Nature's Secret
New research reveals how encounters with birds like the white-plumed honeyeater profoundly impact human wellbeing and meaning in life, offering vital lessons for our disconnected world.
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
Noel Gallagher's Scathing Taylor Swift Verdict
Oasis legend Noel Gallagher delivers his characteristically blunt assessment of Taylor Swift's music, explaining why her songwriting doesn't resonate with him and sharing his surprising musical preferences instead.
Wildlife Wonders: Shy Polar Bear & Whirling Waders
This week's most captivating wildlife moments feature a rare sighting of a shy polar bear in Norway, mesmerising flocks of whirling waders, and a spectacular pilchard migration off South Africa's coast.
My unexpected bond with local jackdaws
Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.
Pheasant Coucal's shock Bird of the Year victory stuns experts
In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.
Budgerigars: From Wild Skies to Australian Homes
Discover how Pakistan's wild budgerigars transformed into Australia's beloved pet phenomenon, creating vibrant life in urban homes despite their vast natural habitat.
Never Cut Your Hedge On This Date - UK Law
Gardeners across the UK are being warned about a crucial date when hedge-cutting is forbidden by law to protect nesting birds and wildlife.
200 Seagulls Force Football Match Postponement in Bizarre Invasion
A League Two clash between Bradford City and Newport County was dramatically abandoned after 200 seagulls swarmed the pitch, creating dangerous conditions for players in an unprecedented wildlife invasion.
Linda Robson on family's fears after her 'dark' period
Loose Women star Linda Robson has candidly revealed her family's ongoing concern for her wellbeing following a difficult period of mental health struggles, detailing their protective nature and her own fears about the future.
UK Wild Bird Populations in Alarming Decline
New government data reveals devastating declines in UK wild bird populations, with species like greenfinches and swifts in catastrophic freefall, prompting urgent conservation warnings.
Endangered British Puddings: Are Any Worth Saving?
From Spotted Dick to Sussex Pond, Britain's iconic steamed puddings are facing extinction. We investigate which classics are worth saving from culinary oblivion.
Why Robins Love Your Garden: The Surprising Truth
Discover the hidden reasons why robins are so drawn to UK gardens. Learn expert tips on creating a robin-friendly haven and uncover the fascinating behaviours of this beloved bird.
Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK
As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.
Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species
Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.
Edinburgh Gulls Use Japanese Tactics to Raid Bins
Seagulls in Edinburgh are using sophisticated techniques learned from their counterparts in Japan to outsmart bin defences, creating a city-wide nuisance and fascinating scientists.
Early UK Berries Threaten Winter Bird Survival
Unseasonably warm springs are causing UK berries to ripen weeks early, threatening winter food supplies for migratory birds like fieldfares and redwings and disrupting delicate ecological balances.
Glossy Ibis Breeds in UK for First Time
In an extraordinary wildlife event, the stunning Glossy Ibis, a bird native to the Mediterranean, has been confirmed breeding in the UK for the first time, signalling a potential shift in British avian populations.
UK Wildlife Crisis After Record Dry Summer
Exclusive: Natural England warns of an ecological emergency as the prolonged 2025 drought pushes vulnerable species to the brink, threatening hedgehog populations and river ecosystems.
Colour Pete Cromer's Australian Birds: Free Sheets for 2025
Celebrate Australia's avian wonders from your living room! Download free colouring sheets by artist Pete Cromer and join the creative fun for the 2025 Bird of the Year poll.
Vote Now: Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Poll Open
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.
British Musical Drama Generates Oscar Buzz
The deeply moving film 'The End of the World' is generating significant Oscar buzz for its powerful portrayal of grief and community, potentially becoming Britain's next major awards contender.
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